DEAR ABBY: My stepdaughter has an 11-year-old daughter I’ll call “Kristina.” Kristina is very well-behaved, but she’s being taught at home that love is measured in dollars. She is constantly hinting about gifts and candy she wants. It has gotten so bad that when I keep her, I postpone errands because she invariably finds something […]
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Scorpio: Put your energy into rectifying an issue instead of arguing over matters that have yet to transpire.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Neil Patrick Harris, 51; Ice Cube, 55; Courteney Cox, 60; Helen Hunt, 61. Happy Birthday: Explore your options and try something new and exciting. You are overdue for an adventure or change to your routine that jump-starts your creativity and sends you on a journey to embark on your dreams, […]
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Business relationship clouds couple’s response to affair
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have a friend, “Sophie,” who is cheating on her husband of 25 years. Of course, this is not our business. But now, unbeknownst to her husband, she has incorporated her lover into their everyday life. Her lover is from India and is also married. Sophie is now obsessed with […]
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Aging couple contemplates long-distance relocation
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are contemplating moving across the country to be near our daughters. We have lived in our home for 45 years. We are both active and in very good health, but unlike many of our friends, we have no relatives anywhere near us. We have friends and neighbors who are […]
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The cause behind a case of CMML seems to be unknown
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband recently passed away one week after his 80th birthday. According to his death certificate, he died of lung cancer (not a surprise) and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML), which was a total surprise. He was always a very healthy and vital man; he never had surgery or other medical problems. He […]
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Libra: A fresh start will impact what you do and encourage you to embrace life courageously.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lucy Hale, 35; Kevin McHale, 36; Diablo Cody, 46; Boy George, 63. Happy Birthday: Fact-checking is necessary if you want to avoid mistakes. Be ready, willing and able to do the work yourself. Relying on anyone will leave you struggling to right a wrong. Put your energy where it counts […]
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News of pregnancy likely to make waves among group
DEAR ABBY: For a long time, I thought I was unable to have children. My doctors told me it would be a difficult process and my chances were low due to chronic illnesses I live with. I have accepted this fact, because having a family was the reason I divorced in my late 20s. My […]
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Virgo: Discipline is your ticket to outmaneuvering anyone who gets in your way.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kat Dennings, 38; Chris Evans, 43; Tim Allen, 71; Stellan Skarsgard, 73. Happy Birthday: Take your time to ease into anything unusual, unexpected or foreign. Maintaining what you have rather than focusing on expansion will ensure your long-term safety regarding reputation and position. Gather what you require to build a […]
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Continuous glucose monitor can be used to track diet, exercise
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 66-year-old male who has been exercising regularly and eating much better these past few years after my doctor warned me that I was prediabetic. Still, after initial success, my A1C levels have been creeping upward again. I’ve hit 5.8% and now 5.9% during these past two years. I’ve been […]
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Leo: A practical approach to helping others will establish what you are willing to do and save you money.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Georgina Campbell, 32; Eamonn Walker, 62; Scott Thompson, 65; Timothy Busfield, 67. Happy Birthday: Take a step back, analyze situations thoroughly and refuse to let your emotions interfere with your decisions. High energy can have a significant impact on how situations unfold. Be patient, listen, learn and decide what’s best […]